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Months after revealing she was on a “mantox” after her split from fiance James Stewart, Jessica Marais has fallen into the arms of someone else: her friend Shannon Dooley.
The Love Child actress, 31, who has admitted struggling with the trauma of a very public break-up, looked happier than ever as she hit the beach with Shannon for a kiss and cuddle in the sea.
Fuelling the rumours, Shannon has been posting images of Jess on social media, captioning an image of Jess in a bedroom as ridiculously hot, and adding #therightgirl to an Instagram shot at the beach.
Jess hasn’t looked this happy in a long time!
The girls kept close as they splashed about in the water.
The mother-of-one rocked a stunning floral bikini – but it was her enormous smile that was her best accessory.
“Men have been public enemy number one for Jess since her split with James, and she’s just enjoying having a bit of fun at the moment,” says a close friend.
“Jess and Shannon have been mates for years and have been a great support to one another. They’ve both been having a tough time of late and it’s nice they can lean on each other.”
The bikini babes are inseparable.
Pals say the duo have been friends for years and share a close bond.
After their beach date, the ladies grabbed some food.
Until recently Jess has struggled to find balance after a messy split from James, 41, amid rumours of tension over caring for their daughter Scout, four.
James is said to be deeply shocked by her new relationship.
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Jess’ ex James Stewart is said to be shocked by her new romance.
